Portrait of Françoise Marie de Bourbon, Duchess of Orléans and wife of the Regent of France, as Amphitrite
- Artist
- Rosalba Carriera
- Style
- Rococo
- Genre
- Portrait
The Portrait titled "Portrait of Françoise Marie de Bourbon, Duchess of Orléans and wife of the Regent of France, as Amphitrite" depicts the young duchess personifying the sea goddess Amphitrite, with flowing aquatic elements and regal attire. As the youngest illegitimate daughter of King Louis XIV, Françoise Marie married her first cousin Philippe d'Orléans, linking her to European royal lineages. The painting exemplifies the ornate, playful style of Rococo art, highlighting the elegance and grace typical of 18th-century French aristocratic portraiture. Through her notable descendants, she remains a significant figure in European royal history.
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